Msgr. Pope on God's Providence and Its Timing

"One of the great mysteries of God’s providence is that He often leaves things unresolved or unattended to for a very long time. Often, despite our fervent prayers, He doesn’t rush to fix everything, and He has His reasons for this.

"Perhaps it is that we often grow through struggles. We discover strengths that we did not know we had.

"Sometimes, suffering brings wisdom, and we learn more by living our questions for a while, rather than getting quick answers."

In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on why God often seems to fix things slowly.

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Msgr. Charles Pope: God leaves many things unresolved. Here are some reasons why. (17 OCT 14)